EYOS EXPEDITIONS

Charter La Datcha

Born to explore. Built to go anywhere.

La Datcha is a 77 metre expedition superyacht with two helicopters, a Triton submersible and 40 days of autonomy. She has anchored in Antarctica, crossed 80 degrees north off Svalbard and cruised French Polynesia, and she goes where other yachts cannot.

77m expedition superyacht · Antarctica to French Polynesia · up to 12 guests · from USD 750,000 per week, plus expenses
La Datcha at anchor in an Antarctic bay, reflected in still water
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La Datcha on Film

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The Experience

Charter La Datcha

A 77 metre expedition superyacht with two helicopters, a Triton submersible and 40 days of autonomy. Antarctica, the Arctic, Patagonia, French Polynesia: wherever you want to go.

La Datcha is a 77 metre expedition superyacht, ice class and IMO Polar Coded, built by Damen Yachting in 2020 with EYOS Expeditions as design partner. She carries two helicopters in an enclosed hangar, a Triton submersible rated to 500 metres, a dive centre with a decompression chamber, and fuel and provisions for up to 40 days away from any port.

She was built to go anywhere, and she has. Since 2020 she has wintered in the Seychelles and the Maldives, skied first descents in Kamchatka, anchored in Antarctica, cruised Mexico's Pacific coast and French Polynesia, and in July 2026 worked the fjords of Svalbard north of 80 degrees.

Twelve guests in six staterooms. One private charter, planned and operated by EYOS Expeditions.

Who this is for

Up to twelve guests who want an expedition ship to themselves, on their own dates and their own route.

Highlights
The Experience

Born to Explore

La Datcha was designed for one job: to take a small group to the most remote places on earth and keep them there in comfort for as long as they want to stay. Two helicopters, a submersible, an expedition fleet and 40 days of fuel and provisions make her a self-contained base wherever she drops anchor.

"I love La Datcha because she was born to explore; it is her core purpose and one that is close to our hearts. ... Her capabilities are off the charts, which is ironic because that's exactly where she was designed to be." Rob McCallum, EYOS Co-founder

Born to Explore. La Datcha at anchor among Antarctic glaciers.
Where She Goes

From the Ice to the Atolls

There is no fixed itinerary. EYOS plans each charter around where you want to be and when that place is at its best.

In the austral summer: the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia and the Ross Sea. In the northern summer: Svalbard, Norway, Iceland and Greenland, with heli-skiing across Iceland's peninsulas and fjords in spring. In Patagonia, heli-skiing on the volcanoes above the Chilean fjords. And between the poles, the warm water: French Polynesia, the Galápagos, Indonesia and the Seychelles.

She has already skied untouched peaks in Kamchatka, anchored in Antarctica's Mikkelsen Harbour, and crossed north of 80 degrees off Svalbard. Where could she take you?

From the Ice to the Atolls. La Datcha at anchor off Moorea, French Polynesia, with her tender under way.
The Vessel

Built for the Ice

Part of Damen Yachting's Xplorer series, La Datcha was delivered in 2020. As design partner with Damen Yachting and Azure Naval Architects, EYOS was involved from the first lines drawn on paper and contributed more than 150 design criteria from decades of expedition experience.

Each one is practical. Bridge wings extend over the side of the hull for better visibility during ice navigation. A forward observation lounge and deck put guests at the bow for polar bears and bow-riding dolphins. Fuel and provisions for up to 40 days allow extended expeditions well away from any supporting port.

Built for the Ice. La Datcha among sea ice beneath a rocky Antarctic peak.
In the Air

Two Helicopters

A helideck and an enclosed hangar carry two helicopters. The second is what makes remote heli-skiing possible, with one flying guests and one standing by. EYOS calls La Datcha the ultimate choice for heli-ski expeditions.

In Kamchatka her ski guide reported: "Nobody has ever skied these areas before." The same helicopters scout ice ahead of the ship and put guests on ridgelines and glaciers no tender can reach.

Helicopter operations are an optional package, subject to weather and permits.

Two Helicopters. A helicopter lifts off beside La Datcha at a glacier face.
Beneath the Surface

The Triton Submersible

La Datcha carries a Triton 1650 submersible. It seats three, is depth rated to 500 metres and launches from her own hangar. A full dive centre with a decompression chamber supports diving from the ship.

The submersible is an optional package, subject to conditions and permits.

The Triton Submersible. The Triton submersible in La Datcha's hangar.
On the Water

The Expedition Fleet

The tender garage carries a VIP tender and rescue boat, a dive support tender, a beach lander tender, two expedition ribs, four waverunners and two snowscooters.

In the ice, the ribs take guests ashore among penguins and into channels too narrow for the ship. In the tropics, the stern opens onto a swim platform with Seabobs, kayaks, paddleboards and a water slide.

The Expedition Fleet. La Datcha's stern swim platform and tender in clear tropical water.
Life on Board

Twelve Guests, Six Staterooms

Six staterooms, each with a walk-in dressing room and an en-suite bathroom, accommodate twelve guests. The interiors are by Vasiliy Shprits Studio.

On the lower deck there is a Turkish bath and sauna, a massage studio and a gym. On the upper decks, guests watch from the rail, the forward observation lounge or the Jacuzzi.

Twelve Guests, Six Staterooms. La Datcha's aft deck lit at dusk.
Meet the Operator

EYOS Expeditions

EYOS Expeditions plans and operates expedition yacht charters in the most remote regions on earth. They were La Datcha's design partner, and they plan and run her expeditions: routing, permits, expedition leaders and guides, and the helicopter, submersible and dive operations.

EYOS was co-founded by Rob McCallum and Tim Soper and is led by CEO Ben Lyons. In Lyons's words, La Datcha is "the direct result of our expertise working on so many different vessels and yachts of all types over the years."

Once dates are aligned for the yacht and any flight charter, EYOS takes the charter to contract directly.

EYOS Expeditions. An expedition guide on an Antarctic ridge above the ice.
The vessel

La Datcha

A 77 metre ice-classed expedition superyacht for twelve guests in six staterooms, with interiors by Vasiliy Shprits Studio, built by Damen Yachting and delivered in 2020.

Vessel type
expedition superyacht
Length
77m
Guests
12 guests, maximum 12 guests
Cabins
6 staterooms
Crew
19 crew
Build
Built by Damen Yachting, Xplorer series, delivered 2020. Ice Class and IMO Polar Coded. Designed with EYOS Expeditions and Azure Naval Architects. Interior by Vasiliy Shprits Studio. Beam 14m, draft 3.8m, cruising speed 14.5 knots, autonomy up to 40 days.
Home waters
Antarctica in the austral summer; Northern Europe and the Arctic in the northern summer
On board
Tenders and toys
  • 1 x VIP tender / rescue boat
  • 1 x Dive support tender
  • 1 x Beach lander tender
  • 2 x Expedition ribs
  • 4 x Waverunners
  • 2 x Snowscooters
  • Seabobs
  • Kayaks
  • Paddleboards
  • Water slide
  • 1 x Triton 1650 submersible (3 pax)
  • 2 x Helicopters
Crew and services
  • Crew of 19
  • Helicopter pilots
  • Submersible pilots
  • Dive team
  • Massage therapist
  • EYOS expedition leaders and guides
What's included
  • Private charter of La Datcha for up to 12 guests
  • The yacht's crew of 19
  • Expedition planning by EYOS Expeditions
  • Use of the yacht's tenders, expedition ribs, waverunners, snowscooters and water toys
Not included
  • Expenses: an Advance Provisioning Allowance, traditionally 30 to 35% of the charter rate, covering fuel, food and beverages, port fees and local expenses
  • VAT on the charter fee where applicable
  • Helicopter package, quoted separately
  • Triton submersible package, quoted separately
  • Flights to and from the yacht, including any flight charter
Charter terms

The Rate

From USD 750,000 per week plus expenses. An Advance Provisioning Allowance, traditionally 30 to 35% of the charter rate, covers running costs such as fuel, food and beverages, port fees and local expenses. VAT on the charter fee may apply. Helicopter and submersible packages are optional and quoted separately.

Good to know

Rate. From USD 750,000 per week plus expenses.

Guests. Up to 12, in six staterooms.

How a charter comes together. Share your dates, group size and where you want to go. EYOS confirms availability for the yacht and any flight charter together. Once dates align, EYOS takes the charter to contract directly.

Logistics

Seasons and Planning

Seasonality
Antarctic availability is limited and fills early. Winter season, October to April, is spent in Antarctica and the Southern Hemisphere; summer season, May to September, in Northern Europe and the Arctic. Between seasons she repositions through warmer water, from the Seychelles to French Polynesia.
Getting aboard
Dates for the yacht and for any flight charter to meet her are aligned together before contract.
Weather dependencies
Helicopter, submersible and landing operations are subject to weather, ice and permits. Days are planned around conditions, not a fixed timetable.
Fitness level
No set fitness level. Landings and activities are matched to each guest.
Guide ratio
Private. One ship and a crew of 19 for a maximum of 12 guests, with EYOS expedition staff.
Safety
Activities
Where she goes
The team

EYOS Expeditions plans and operates expedition yacht charters in the most remote regions on earth. They were La Datcha's design partner with Damen Yachting, and they plan and run her expeditions: routing, permits, expedition leaders and guides, and the helicopter, submersible and dive operations. EYOS was co-founded by Rob McCallum and Tim Soper and is led by CEO Ben Lyons.

For the traveller

Settle dates and the helicopter package first. Antarctic availability is limited and fills a season ahead, and the helicopters are what let you land and ski where no tender can reach.

For the referrer

For the family or group who has done the expedition cruise and wants the whole ship next time, anywhere on the map. EYOS helped design her and runs every charter.

Gallery

Gallery

La Datcha under way in the tropics.
A helicopter lifts off La Datcha's helideck in Antarctica.
La Datcha's bow at a glacier face, with a zodiac alongside.
The Jacuzzi on the bow deck, at anchor in the tropics.
The Triton submersible surfacing beside La Datcha.
Zodiacs heading out from La Datcha among the ice.
Chinstrap penguins on a beach with La Datcha behind.
Guests ski down to the shore with La Datcha offshore.
La Datcha from above, the helideck on the aft deck.
La Datcha under way in open water.
The observation lounge.
The main salon.
The bar and dining salon.
Dining on the open deck.
Lounge seating on the aft deck.
A guest stateroom.
A guest stateroom.
The gym.
At a glance
Trip archetype
Private expedition superyacht charter
Group size
Up to 12 guests, maximum 12 guests
Price
USD 750,000 per week, plus expenses
Primary destination
Antarctica
Region
Antarctic Peninsula
Continent
Antarctica
Cruising grounds
Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, Ross Sea, Svalbard, Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Patagonia, Kamchatka, French Polynesia, Galápagos, Indonesia, Seychelles, Maldives, Sea of Cortez
Operator
EYOS Expeditions